Новости за 08.08.2022

An online solidarity action was held by various peasant groups in the Philippines to solidify their resistance against the Golden Rice project.

The Department of Education (DepEd) reminded heads of schools in public schools nationwide that any collection of fees or solicitation from volunteers or stakeholders is not allowed during the implementation of “Brigada Eskwela.”

Success doesn’t come easy; and for these 2 delivery partners, determination and grit served as the fuel to keep going and reach their goals. Find out how John Carlos Moya and Dan Cedrick Ronie, foodpanda delivery partners, beat all odds to graduate.

Vice President Sara Duterte paid her last respects to former president Fidel V. Ramos, whom she remembered as the “most disciplined and mission accomplished“ chief executive.

President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. hailed the triumphant Philippine team for its successful showing in the recently concluded 11th ASEAN Para Games.

SISON, Pangasinan — A lady rider who was not wearing a protective helmet was flagged down but evaded the authorities, speeding off her motorcycle along the Brgy. Cauringan around 2: 45 a.m. Monday, August 8.

ZAMBOANGA CITY — Zamboanga City Police Office (ZCPO) was adjudged Best City Police Office nationwide during the 121st Police Service Anniversary celebration on Monday, August 8, at the PNP Multi-purpose Center at Camp Crame Quezon City.

ILOILO CITY – Mayor Jerry Treñas here sees no problem with First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos teaching law at the West Visayas State University (WVSU).

The Philippine Red Cross (PRC), together with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, delivered 200 hygiene kits and 400 jerry cans to Barangay Puro, Caoayan in Ilocos Sur on Aug. 2.

Beyhives all over the world are buzzing about Grammy award-winning singer Beyoncé’s newest album “Renaissance.” Released last July 29, the seventh studio album of the music superstar gives everyone a glimpse of her reflections during the pandemic through a blend of music genres, celebrating themes of escapism, self-assurance, self-expression, hedonism, and pleasure.

BAGUIO CITY (PNA) – The Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council (PDRRMC) in Abra said it has closed most evacuation centers as people started returning to their homes and businesses went back to their normal operations more than a week after a strong quake jolted the province.

If the Bataan Nuclear Power Plant (BNPP) can no longer function safely, then the Philippines must build a new nuclear plant.

Dito Telecommunity, the third telco player owned by businessman Dennis Uy, has filed complaints before the Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) against telco duopoly Globe Telecom and Smart Communications for alleged “abuse” of dominant positions.

The Valenzuela City government has launched the “Valenzuela Reading Camp 2022” program that aims to help elementary students in the city improve their reading comprehension skills.

KingWhale-Taipei, a blend of young and veteran players, subdued Army Black Mamba with its power game behind Brazilian import Bea Flavio de Carvalho and gutsy plays in a couple of sets that went down-to-the-wire as it pounded out a 26-24, 25-18, 26-24 victory in a rousing Premier Volleyball League debut at the SM Mall of Asia Arena Monday, Aug. 8.

Irked by exorbitant bank transfer fees amid the prevailing high inflation, Albay 2nd district Rep. Joey Salceda has urged the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to issue regulations that would put a cap on bank charges.

Senator Loren Legarda has welcomed the passage of Republic Act (RA) 11904, or the Philippine Creative Industries Development Act, which supports Filipino excellence in creative industries.

The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) will build and deploy a pool of construction workers that will help in the rehabilitation and repair of infrastructure and other facilities that were damaged by the magnitude 7.0 earthquake that hit Northern Luzon on July 27.

COTABATO CITY (PNA) – Authorities are determining if the human rights lawyer in Maguindanao was the intended target when his parked car was shot twice by still unidentified attackers over the weekend.

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Israeli designers came up with a 3D-printing machine that could print seeded soil. The machine was unveiled as part of Jerusalem Design Week 2022. The designers presented an installation that featured several structures built by their robot. With proper maintenance, plants grew from the soil, covering the structures in a green layer of growing radishes.

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Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) is launched today, Aug. 8, a new partnership with TinyTAN, the group of animated characters created from the seven members of 21st-century pop icons BTS, to bring a new line of special licensed products, including 5G-ready SIM packs and load cards exclusive for subscribers.

Cebu Pacific (CEB), the Philippines’ leading airline, unveils its special seat sale for both domestic and international destinations.

Former ONE Flyweight World Champion Geje “Gravity” Eustaquio isn’t just keeping tabs on the world of mixed martial arts, he’s also a big fan of the striking sports.  

Deputy Minority Leader Rep. Bernadette Herrera of the Bagong Henerasyon Party-list says that her proposed “National Curfew Act” isn’t an infringement of the rights of the youth.

President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. expressed confidence that he has chosen the right official to lead the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) in Lieutenant General Bartolome Vicente Bacarro, who formally took over the helm at the military force Monday, Aug. 8.